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The Dutch Are Forcibly Shuttering Half Their Farms
The world is a nutty place, and it's only getting worse. If you're a farmer in the Netherlands, that reality is hitting too close to home. The country's government is talking about forcing half of its farmers out of business. Welcome to the Netherlands Let's put this debacle into context. The … [Read more...]
Soybeans: Largest Ag Export
On average, yields for soybeans grown in the United States increase year after year. The U.S.'s biggest export competitor is Brazil. … [Read more...]
Increase in Wheat Yields
You can learn more about how wheat farmers are making gains on sustainability by visiting The U.S. Sustainability Alliance. … [Read more...]
These Purple Tomatoes are a BE Superfood
My favorite new crops are those genetically modified to include consumer-oriented benefits! Norfolk Plant Sciences' purple tomatoes fit the bill. With a couple swaps of genetic material, these purple tomatoes turn a deep purple when ripe. Why? Because they're loaded with good-for-you antioxidants … [Read more...]
Fewer Cows, Same Milk
I was so struck by this statistic when I saw it: The Association of Equipment Manufacturers, National Milk Producers Federation and Dairy Farmers of America spearheaded a study to look at how technology has benefited dairy farmers and cows in the last 15 years. They released the results at the … [Read more...]
An Open Letter to Ann Coulter
Dear Ann, I saw your recent tweet about farmers. You retweeted a video of some guy artfully throwing whatever he was picking onto a wagon and discarding the bucket all at the same time. I have to admit I was somewhat impressed with his skill; it's more efficient than I ever was. But you … [Read more...]
In Defense of “Thank You, Farmers”
Time changes everything, even blogging, influencing, and writing. Back in the day, you would often see phrases encouraging people to thank farmers for what they do. Things like, "if you ate today, thank a farmer" or "if you didn't go to bed hungry, thank a farmer" were everywhere. It was meant as a … [Read more...]
Beyond Meat’s COO Allegedly Bites a Man’s Nose
Generally, I don't like to kick people when they're down. We all make mistakes. We're all human. And sometimes our anger gets the best of us (if we ever sit down for a drink, ask me about the time I "went hillbilly" in four seconds). But when you're at the top of a company hoping to sink animal … [Read more...]
An Intro to The Food Allergen Labeling And Consumer Protection Act
By now most Americans have seen allergy-warning labels on various food items. But they probably know very little about the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act, the legislation that authorized the Food and Drug Administration to regulate those labels. Here's an introduction to that Act … [Read more...]
